https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 19 Aug 2026 04:38:37 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/ai-powered-virtual-clients-give-usf-social-work-students-a-new-way-to-prepare-for-practice.aspxWith funding from the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce, the school will create realistic clinical simulations.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:33:59 AI-powered virtual clients give USF social work students a new way to prepare for practiceWith funding from the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce, the school will create realistic clinical simulations.Manisha Joshi, Vickie Lynn, Chris Simmons, Chris Groeber, Lisa Macri, Ankur Mali, Herica Torres Alzate and Lynsey Valkoshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/ai-powered-virtual-clients-give-usf-social-work-students-a-new-way-to-prepare-for-practice.aspxCollege News,School of Social Workhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/congratulations-summer-2026-graduates.aspxWe are thrilled to recognize a few outstanding students from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences who are graduating this spring.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:50:58 Congratulations, Summer 2026 graduates!We are thrilled to recognize a few outstanding students from the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences who are graduating this spring.Two graduating students stand side by side, making the USF "Horns Up" hand gesturehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/congratulations-summer-2026-graduates.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,Child and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Criminology,School of Aging Studies,School of Social Workhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-students-successfully-defend-dissertations-others-enter-doctoral-candidacy-summer.aspxCongratulations to the students who successfully defended their doctoral dissertations or entered into doctoral candidacy this semester.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:32:02 CBCS students successfully defend dissertations, others enter doctoral candidacyCongratulations to the students who successfully defended their doctoral dissertations or entered into doctoral candidacy this semester.A student with her dissertation committeehttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-students-successfully-defend-dissertations-others-enter-doctoral-candidacy-summer.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,Criminology,School of Aging Studies,School of Social WorkApplied Behavior Analysishttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/school-of-social-work-faculty-appointed-to-national-accreditation-service-roles.aspxBrittany Peters and Khalilah Caines have been appointed as site visitors for the Council on Social Work Education's Board of Accreditation.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:34:14 School of Social Work faculty appointed to national accreditation service rolesBrittany Peters and Khalilah Caines have been appointed as site visitors for the Council on Social Work Education's Board of Accreditation.Brittany Peters and Khalilah Caineshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/school-of-social-work-faculty-appointed-to-national-accreditation-service-roles.aspxCollege News,School of Social Workhttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/fiji-peace-corps-student-spotlight.aspxAdriana Romo, who graduated this past spring with her bachelor’s degree in social work, said the opportunity reflects years of personal growth, academic preparation and a longstanding interest in service and cultural exchangeExternal ArticleFri, 12 Jun 2026 11:14:49 School of Social Work student prepares for Peace Corps service in FijiAdriana Romo, who graduated this past spring with her bachelor’s degree in social work, said the opportunity reflects years of personal growth, academic preparation and a longstanding interest in service and cultural exchangeAdriana Romohttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/fiji-peace-corps-student-spotlight.aspxCollege News,School of Social Workhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/doctoral-student-karah-greene-gains-global-perspective-on-mental-health-research-through-prestigious-fellowship.aspxGreene was one of 11 fellows selected from universities across the country, representing career stages ranging from current doctoral students to assistant professors.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:21:24 Doctoral student Karah Greene gains global perspective on mental health research through prestigious fellowshipGreene was one of 11 fellows selected from universities across the country, representing career stages ranging from current doctoral students to assistant professors.Karah Greene takes a photo with other gmhCONNECT attendeeshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/doctoral-student-karah-greene-gains-global-perspective-on-mental-health-research-through-prestigious-fellowship.aspxCollege News,School of Social Workhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/usf-receives-funding-to-expand-access-to-behavioral-healthcare-across-florida.aspxThese projects represent a coordinated investment in workforce development, with a focus on expanding access to care, improving training and supporting behavioral health providers across Florida.Thu, 28 May 2026 10:56:08 Four USF projects will expand access to behavioral healthcare across FloridaThese projects represent a coordinated investment in workforce development, with a focus on expanding access to care, improving training and supporting behavioral health providers across Florida.A group therapy settinghttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/usf-receives-funding-to-expand-access-to-behavioral-healthcare-across-florida.aspxBehavioral Health Science and Practice,College News,School of Social Workhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/soonhyung-kwon-receives-new-researcher-grant-for-augmented-reality-health-project.aspxThe findings will support future funding to add AI-driven personalization features and expand the intervention into a larger randomized controlled trial.Wed, 20 May 2026 11:07:51 Soonhyung Kwon receives USF New Researcher Grant for augmented reality health projectThe findings will support future funding to add AI-driven personalization features and expand the intervention into a larger randomized controlled trial.Soonhyung Kwonhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/soonhyung-kwon-receives-new-researcher-grant-for-augmented-reality-health-project.aspxCollege News,School of Social Workhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/positivity-for-greater-heart-health.aspx?utm_source=linkedin%26utm_medium=social%26utm_campaign=newsPositive psychology practices like gratitude and mindfulness can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.External ArticleThu, 14 May 2026 14:10:18 Be positive: Soonhyung Kwon's research shows your heart will thank youPositive psychology practices like gratitude and mindfulness can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.Outdoor sceneryhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/positivity-for-greater-heart-health.aspx?utm_source=linkedin%26utm_medium=social%26utm_campaign=newsCollege News,School of Social Workhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-community-connects-through-relate-a-bull-reunion-event.aspxThe Relate-A-Bull initiative, facilitated by the Office of Graduate Studies, prepares graduate students to serve as peer mentors.Wed, 13 May 2026 13:59:16 CBCS graduate students build meaningful connections through peer mentorshipThe Relate-A-Bull initiative, facilitated by the Office of Graduate Studies, prepares graduate students to serve as peer mentors.Relate-a-Bull mentors take a group photohttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/cbcs-community-connects-through-relate-a-bull-reunion-event.aspxChild and Family Studies,College News,Communication Sciences and Disorders,School of Social Workhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/how-one-usf-professor-is-expanding-social-work-education-beyond-borders.aspxThrough Virtual Global Exchange, Caines is connecting School of Social Work students with their peers in the Philippines.Wed, 13 May 2026 08:56:04 Khalilah Caines is expanding social work education beyond bordersThrough Virtual Global Exchange, Caines is connecting School of Social Work students with their peers in the Philippines.Khalilah Caineshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/how-one-usf-professor-is-expanding-social-work-education-beyond-borders.aspxCollege News,School of Social Workhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/spring-2026-bsw-pinning-ceremonies.aspxThe 47 BSW graduates, joined by family, friends, faculty and staff, gathered for ceremonies for both the in-person and online cohorts.Wed, 06 May 2026 13:36:20 BSW graduates welcomed into social work profession during pinning ceremoniesThe 47 BSW graduates, joined by family, friends, faculty and staff, gathered for ceremonies for both the in-person and online cohorts.Students shake hands with professorshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2026/spring-2026-bsw-pinning-ceremonies.aspxCollege News,School of Social Work